A JEALOUS man from Filabusi allegedly fatally struck his
neighbour with a brick on the head in a deadly fight over a 13-year-old girl,
police confirmed yesterday.
Carlson Ndlovu (18) of Zamanjalo Village found Mbongiseni
Sibanda (18) at his girlfriend’s home on Friday last week and questioned him on
his intentions.
A fight allegedly broke out and the two traded heavy blows.
Sibanda, who was said to be losing the fight, took to his heels.
Ndlovu gave chase while allegedly threatening to kill
Sibanda who grabbed a brick and hit his rival on the head. Sources said Ndlovu died on the spot.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief
Inspector Philisani Ndebele said Sibanda was arrested and was assisting police
with investigations.
“I can confirm that we recorded a murder case which occurred
in Filabusi area on Friday.
“Mbongiseni Sibanda went to Carlson Ndlovu’s girlfriend
aged 13-years at around 2PM and borrowed a cell phone and promised to return
it.
“At around 7PM, Sibanda went back to the juvenile’s home to
return the cell phone and while he was there Ndlovu arrived and found them
talking.
“Ndlovu confronted Sibanda demanding to know what he was
doing at his girlfriend’s home which resulted in a misunderstanding. Sibanda
fled from the homestead and Ndlovu pursued him.
“This forced Sibanda to retaliate and he picked up a brick
and struck Ndlovu on the back of his head,” he said.
Chief Insp Ndebele said Ndlovu died on the spot as a result
of the heavy blow. He said police were called to attend the scene and Sibanda
was arrested while Ndlovu’s body was taken to Filabusi District Hospital Mortuary.
Chief Insp Ndebele said it remained a cause for concern
that murder cases were being recorded over trivial issues. He urged members of
the public to desist from resorting to violence to resolve disputes.
“It’s alarming that we continue to record murder cases over
trivial issues. Like in this case these youngsters had a fight which resulted
in loss of life just because one was speaking to the other’s girlfriend.
“When people are faced with disputes they should resolve them amicably
and not resort to violence,” he said. Chronicle
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